Question

The square on the right is a scaled copy of the square on the left. Identify the scale factor. Express your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

x = 21/8

Explanation:

So 8 is being multiplied by something to get to 21

So 8x = 21

Solve for x:

• 8x = 21
• x = 21/8

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